The AASHE Conference & Expo 2026 is the largest stage to share successful case studies, initiatives, projects, research, policies, and transformative actions advancing sustainability in higher education and surrounding communities. Join higher education sustainability leaders, practitioners, students and partners on October 4-6 at the Hilton Inner Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, MD.
AASHE Conference & Expo 2026 convenes a diverse group of campus representatives including faculty, students, sustainability officers, staff and administrators together with business, nonprofit, government, community leaders and members.
Each year, AASHE partners with host institutions that demonstrate leadership in sustainability practice and innovation. Attendees have opportunities to learn directly from campus initiatives and regional efforts. The conference highlights local sustainability achievements while strengthening national and global collaboration.
The program features impactful keynotes, educational sessions, workshops, and interactive discussions focused on:
- Campus and community engagement
- Resilience and adaptation
- Curriculum innovation
- Governance and institutional strategy
- Facilities & Decarbonization
- Student leadership
The conference includes both structured and informal networking and community building opportunities designed to foster:
- Cross-disciplinary exchange
- Regional collaboration
- Long-term partnerships
- Participants consistently mention community-building as one of the most valuable aspects of the event.
The Expo connects institutional representatives with business partners offering products and services tailored to higher education sustainability. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for businesses, higher education institutions and non-profits to reach sustainability practitioners and demonstrate how their products or services can lead the way to a sustainable future.
